8 Quotes & Sayings By Adolf Loos

Adolf Loos (1870-1933) was an Austrian-born architect and painter, who became known as the "father of modern design." He has been cited by many as the most important designer of the 20th century. He is often considered one of the most influential architects in history, and is known to have influenced architecture in America in particular. Loos was a pioneer in the development of modern architecture, including his concepts for malls, department stores, and "theory of ornament" which formed the foundation for the International Style later in the century.

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Be not afraid of being called un-fashionable. Adolf Loos
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It is ridiculous to lay down to people where a thing should stand, design everything for them from the lavatory pan to the ashtray. On the contrary, I like people to move their furniture so that it suits them (not me! ), and it's quite natural (and I approve) when they bring the old pictures and mementos they have come to love into a new interior, irrespective of whether they are good taste or bad. Adolf Loos
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Be truthful, nature only sides with truth. Adolf Loos
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Architecture arouses sentiments in man. The architect's task therefore, is to make those sentiments more precise. Adolf Loos
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Does it follow that the house has nothing in common with art and is architecture not to be included in the arts? Only a very small part of architecture belongs to art: the tomb and the monument. Everything else that fulfils a function is to be excluded from the domain of art. Adolf Loos
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The work of art shows people new directions and thinks of the future. The house thinks of the present. Adolf Loos
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The house has to please everyone, contrary to the work of art which does not. The work is a private matter for the artist. The house is not. Adolf Loos